The whole of the top floor is reserved for the master suite, with a large walk-in dressing room, feature observatory area and a big ensuite bathroom.

Elsewhere, there's a formal dining room, three double guest bedrooms with ensuites and a study.

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While the house is undoubtedly spectacular, it's the grounds and gardens that are the real highlight.

Stone statues are dotted around, and stepping stones and a canal-style pond punctuate the space.

Topiary birds and boxed hedges are on display inside the limestone retaining walls, and wrought iron railings and even a dragon gargoyle sculpture invoke a fairytale feel.

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Rightmove’s property expert Miles Shipside said: “This astounding property really is fit for a king and I can’t quite believe that it’s younger than I am!

"Rightmove is home to such a wide variety of properties, from castle-inspired homes like this one to modern, city penthouses and it’s always a pleasure to take a sneak peek around some of the country’s quirkiest properties.